sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Thunderstorm Wind in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-05 15:45:00 to 05-AUG-05 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: WOODSTOCK
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees down across Sunnyside Church Road near Ocalo and across Highway 934.
Hail in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-05 16:00:00 to 05-AUG-05 16:10:00 (EST)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail up to the size of nickels brought traffic to a halt for about 10 minutes at the I-75 interchange near Mount Vernon.
Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-05 16:25:00 to 05-AUG-05 16:25:00 (EST)
Location: COOPERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roof blown off a barn.
Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 05-AUG-05 16:30:00 to 05-AUG-05 16:30:00 (EST)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees down across an area around 200 yards wide along Highway 92 East near Monticello. One tree fell on a house and a roof was blown off a garage.
For the fourth day in a row, a stalled frontal boundary helped to produce scattered afternoon thunderstorms in the mid-Atlantic.  In addition, the level of moisture in the atmosphere on this day was quite high, and allowed a few thunderstorms to produce torrential rainfall amounts, and some reports of flooding.  There were also a few thunderstorms that reached severe limits, primarily causing some thunderstorm wind damage reports.  Finally, partially due to a turning of the winds just above the surface of the Earth, there was a report of a waterspout in the middle Chesapeake Bay.  This waterspout was not reported to have come ashore.

Flash Flood in PRINCE WILLIAM, VIRGINIA
From 08-AUG-05 22:45:00 to 08-AUG-05 23:15:00 (EST)
Location: GAINESVILLE
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Water was covering roads in Gainesville.
A very moist atmosphere was responsible for thunderstorms producing torrential rain and copious localized rainfall.  There were a few instances of significant localized flooding problems.

Flood in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 09-AUG-05 09:25:00 to 09-AUG-05 10:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Some streets were flooded in the town.

Flash Flood in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 09-AUG-05 10:00:00 to 09-AUG-05 12:00:00 (EST)
Location: LEONARDTOWN
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Water rushed and flooded several buildings at the College of Southern Maryland.  There were reports from the college that at one time there was two feet of water rushing into the basements of the buildings.  Many roads around the college were flooded.  There were several car accidents due to the flooded roads, as well as several cars that stalled and had to be recovered with tow vehicles.  In addition, flooded occurred at the government center in Leonardtown, mainly due to water leaking through the roof tiles.
Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-05 17:02:00 to 14-AUG-05 17:06:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees down countywide.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLOTTESVILLE (C), VIRGINIA
From 14-AUG-05 17:02:00 to 14-AUG-05 17:04:00 (EST)
Location: CHARLOTTESVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees down in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
From 15-AUG-05 17:45:00 to 15-AUG-05 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: WOODRIDGE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Two trees down in the eastern portion of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind in ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 20-AUG-05 15:32:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:32:00 (EST)
Location: RUSSELTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind in COLUMBIANA, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 15:00:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trees blown down onto cars.
Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 15:45:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: NEWCOMERSTOWN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 15:45:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: UHRICHSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind in TUSCARAWAS, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 15:45:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:45:00 (EST)
Location: NEW PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and power lines down.
Strong Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 29-SEP-05 02:00:00 to 29-SEP-05 05:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A strong autumn cold front swept through around 0300E.  Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph were likely felt.  Scattered locations had trees or branches blown down.  The county started the school day on a 2 hour delay.
After a hot summer, the total monthly rainfall of only 0.75 to 1 inch was common across northeast Kentucky.  Temperatures also remained above normal in September.  The long term Palmer Drought Index was near minus 3 for the last few weeks of the month.

Drought in BOYD, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-05 01:00:00 to 30-SEP-05 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Drought in CARTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-05 01:00:00 to 30-SEP-05 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Drought in GREENUP, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-05 01:00:00 to 30-SEP-05 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Drought in LAWRENCE, KENTUCKY
From 01-SEP-05 01:00:00 to 30-SEP-05 23:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 25-JUL-05 17:12:00 to 25-JUL-05 17:25:00 (CST)
Location: DORCHESTER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 to 65 mph by a trained spotter caused some tree and power line damage in town.  Arching electrical charges from power lines caused a grass fire that was quickly extinguished.  The winds were accompanied by dime size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATTAMIE, IOWA
From 25-JUL-05 17:30:00 to 25-JUL-05 17:48:00 (CST)
Location: UNDERWOOD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph downed 4 power poles and some 6 inch diameter tree branches in town.  The downed power poles caused a loss of power to many residents near Underwood.
Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 25-JUL-05 17:30:00 to 25-JUL-05 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 55 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph caused damage to mainly the west part of Lincoln, especially around the Capitol Beach area.  A gust of 63 mph was recorded by the Lincoln ASOS at 635 pm.  A motel on West O Street had a 20 foot section of its roof blown onto a car and an occupied motor home was blown over on its side.  Tree, dock and lawn furniture damage was reported around the Capitol Beach area from the winds.
Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 25-JUL-05 17:47:00 to 25-JUL-05 17:47:00 (CST)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph downed a 12 inch in diameter tree limb in northeast Lancaster county northeast of Lincoln.
Tornado in MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-05 13:40:00 to 11-JUL-05 13:52:00 (CST)
Location: MIDDLE RIVER
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Intermittent touchdowns occurred along the damage path.  Anticyclonic (clockwise) rotation was evident in the tree damage that occurred in shelterbelts.
Lightning in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUL-05 22:00:00 to 14-JUL-05 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: HILLSBORO
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a tree on the grounds of the Plummer House.  Pieces of the tree were found up to a block away.
Thunderstorm Wind in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-05 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-05 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: ROCKLAKE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Eight large evergreens were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-05 23:15:00 to 16-JUL-05 23:15:00 (CST)
Location: HANNAH
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Many large tree branches were blown down.  Power lines were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 16-JUL-05 23:00:00 to 16-JUL-05 23:00:00 (CST)
Location: CALVIN
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several large evergreens were uprooted along the Towner/Cavalier county line.
Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 05-AUG-05 14:30:00 to 05-AUG-05 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: POLK CITY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in rural northeast Polk County.
Waterspout in BONITA BEACH TO ENGLEWOOD FL OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 05-AUG-05 19:05:00 to 05-AUG-05 19:15:00 (EST)
Location: CHARLOTTE HARBOR
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A Sheriff Deputy reported a waterspout in northwest Charlotte Harbor near Sasparilla South.  The waterspout drifted south and lasted 10 minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, FLORIDA
From 06-AUG-05 16:40:00 to 06-AUG-05 16:40:00 (EST)
Location: BARTOW
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees and power lines were downed along State Road 640.
Hail in STOREY, NEVADA
From 24-JUN-05 16:19:00 to 24-JUN-05 16:19:00 (PST)
Location: VIRGINIA CITY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A Nevada Highway Patrol officer reported slushy hail "as big as a man's fist" along Interstate 80 near Mustang.
Flash Flood in WASHOE, NEVADA
From 24-JUN-05 17:30:00 to 24-JUN-05 19:00:00 (PST)
Location: SPARKS
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A flash flood in the Sparks and Spanish Springs area was caused by very heavy rainfall.  In a period of two hours 1.57 inches of rain fell in Sparks, causing flash flooding on Sparks Blvd. and at the intersection of Springland Drive and Baring Blvd. in Sparks.
Tornado in GLENN, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JUN-05 14:30:00 to 06-JUN-05 15:30:00 (PST)
Location: ARTOIS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A brief tornado touchdown was reported by CHP and the public.
Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEVADA
From 29-JUL-05 18:30:00 to 29-JUL-05 19:20:00 (PST)
Location: MINDEN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rainfall over the Pine Nut Mountains caused flash flooding in the Johnson Lane area north of Minden.  Several roads were closed because of the high water.
Debris Flow in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-05 18:00:00 to 01-JUL-05 18:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash-flood producing rainfall across the county was the cause of a small landslide resulting in a layer of rocks and debris covering Ridgecrest Road near Jacob and Austin Roads, between the towns of Locust and Oakboro.  A couple of other locations across the county reported thick mud and silt across the road, some of them the result of runoff from construction sites.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-05 17:50:00 to 01-JUL-05 17:50:00 (EST)
Location: ALBEMARLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Three large trees were blown down in a yard, taking down a power transformer with them.  Much of the city's power was out for most of the evening.  Several other trees and power lines were blown down throughout the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-05 18:30:00 to 01-JUL-05 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-05 18:40:00 to 01-JUL-05 19:40:00 (EST)
Location: WADESBORO
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few secondary roads were flooded and had to be closed by the DOT.

Flash Flood in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-05 18:00:00 to 01-JUL-05 19:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash floods waters caused roads to be closed throughout the county after small cars tried to cross the roads but could not get through.  Highway 73 and Millingport Road just outside of Albemarle, Big Lick Road and Oak Ridge Road near Oakboro, and Mission Church Road near Locust were the areas hardest hit.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-05 17:25:00 to 01-JUL-05 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: OAKBORO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down at the intersection of Hazard and Barbie's Grove Roads, and several trees were blown down along St. Martin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 01-JUL-05 17:40:00 to 01-JUL-05 17:40:00 (EST)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down at the intersection of Cottonville and Old Cotton Roads.
A fast moving thunderstorm moved through Great Falls during the early evening hours of the 1st. The storm produced a lightning strike that damaged an electrical substation leaving more than 1100 people without power for several hours. Street lights and traffic signals were also rendered inoperative.  Minimal damage was reported.

Lightning in CASCADE, MONTANA
From 01-AUG-05 17:45:00 to 01-AUG-05 17:45:00 (MST)
Location: GREAT FALLS
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Hail in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 01-AUG-05 16:15:00 to 01-AUG-05 16:16:00 (CST)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Report through KFYR-TV.
Hail in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 01-AUG-05 19:00:00 to 01-AUG-05 19:05:00 (CST)
Location: HAZEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Also had nearly an inch of rain in 15 minutes prior to the hail.
Hail in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-AUG-05 17:20:00 to 02-AUG-05 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: UPHAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Also had 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 02-AUG-05 18:35:00 to 02-AUG-05 18:43:00 (CST)
Location: RUGBY
Magnitude: 83 MG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

60 mph wind at 735 PM CDT increased to 71 mph at 739 PM CDT and maxed out at 95 mph at 742 PM CDT. Rugby also had one inch of rain from the storm and pea sized hail that covered the ground. Numerous tree branches down in the city.
Thunderstorm wind gusts caused damage at a marina along the Mississippi River in Alton. Several docks were damaged with the debris damaging several boats. Damage was estimated at $1 million. Trees and power lines were reported down in Roxana and Wood River. The local electric utility reported that up to 1200 customers lost power. At the ConocoPhilips oil refinery in Wood River, the power outage caused some spectacular flames to erupt from the burn towers. A company spokesperson said that was a normal procedure during a power outage because excess hydrocarbon products in the plant's processing units must be burned off to prevent explosions.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 10-AUG-05 16:00:00 to 10-AUG-05 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: ALTON
Magnitude: 57 EG
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 10-AUG-05 16:05:00 to 10-AUG-05 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: PONTOON BEACH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 10-AUG-05 16:05:00 to 10-AUG-05 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: ROXANA
Magnitude: 57 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 10-AUG-05 16:05:00 to 10-AUG-05 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: WOOD RIVER
Magnitude: 57 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
Thunderstorm wind gusts caused scattered damage across the area. Near Collinsville, 2 large trees were downed blocking a street. In Highland, trees and power lines were downed, including a historic hackberry tree in the downtown square. Two cars were also damaged by a business sign that was blown down. Southwest of St. Jacob, a couple of 50 foot tall trees were blown down at a farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 10-AUG-05 16:25:00 to 10-AUG-05 16:25:00 (CST)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 10-AUG-05 16:45:00 to 10-AUG-05 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: ST JACOB
Magnitude: 57 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, ILLINOIS
From 10-AUG-05 16:30:00 to 10-AUG-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Thunderstorm Wind in DARKE, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 13:30:00 to 20-AUG-05 13:34:00 (EST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A circus tent at the county fair was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-05 14:19:00 (EST)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and powerlines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 14:10:00 to 20-AUG-05 14:14:00 (EST)
Location: FLETCHER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 6K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were knocked down, including one on a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 14:15:00 to 20-AUG-05 14:18:00 (EST)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large limbs were downed.

Hail in LOGAN, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 14:10:00 to 20-AUG-05 14:14:00 (EST)
Location: BELLE CENTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were downed along County Road 103 as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 14:30:00 to 20-AUG-05 14:34:00 (EST)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and power poles were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 14:30:00 to 20-AUG-05 14:34:00 (EST)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees and powerlines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 15:01:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:04:00 (EST)
Location: FOREST PARK
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Wind gusts were estimated near 60 mph near Exit 39 on Interstate 275.  A tree fell on a parked vehicle in Glendale, causing minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 15:14:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:18:00 (EST)
Location: BLUE ASH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 15:15:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:19:00 (EST)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Siding was peeled off a house in Miami Township.  Powerlines were downed as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 15:10:00 to 20-AUG-05 15:14:00 (EST)
Location: MASON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tree fell on a garage in Deerfield Township, causing minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKAWAY, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 16:10:00 to 20-AUG-05 16:14:00 (EST)
Location: ASHVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Powerlines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 20-AUG-05 17:45:00 to 20-AUG-05 17:49:00 (EST)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few large limbs and powerlines were downed.
Waterspout in SAVANNAH GA TO ALTAMAHA SD GA OUT 20NM, ATLANTIC SOUTH
From 08-AUG-05 11:45:00 to 08-AUG-05 11:50:00 (EST)
Location: ALTAMAHA SOUND
Reported by: OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY

The Coast Guard reported three waterspouts near the Altamaha Sound.
Tornado in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 25-SEP-05 13:54:00 to 25-SEP-05 13:55:00 (CST)
Location: DOUBLE SPGS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A weak tornado touched down near the Black Pond community southeast of Double Springs. The tornado started just west of County Road 8 northwest of Black Pond. The tornado moved northward and crossed County Road 8 near the Union Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Several trees and power lines were blown down along the path of the tornado. A trampoline was lifted into a power line that remained standing. The Union Grove Freewill Baptist Church suffered minor roof damage and a flag pole was bend in half at the Williams Cemetery. The brief tornado touched down at 254 PM CDT and lifted at 255 PM CDT. The tornado damage path was 0.75 miles long and 50 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was produced by the remnants of Hurricane Rita. Begin:	34 03.91/87 22.14	End:	34 04.59/87 22.01
Flash Flood in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-AUG-05 08:30:00 to 17-AUG-05 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: EDINBURG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

City streets and the park were flooded due to the rapid rain rates, with over 4.50 inches of rain measured through the morning.  Several basements were flooded as well.

Flash Flood in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-AUG-05 10:57:00 to 17-AUG-05 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Two to three inches of rain fell in roughly 90 minutes.  Up to 2 feet of water covered portions of 24th avenue south between Washington and 28th street in south Grand Forks.  One underground parking garage in south Grand Forks had water 6 inches deep on the garage floor.

Hail in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-AUG-05 00:15:00 to 17-AUG-05 00:20:00 (CST)
Location: CASSELTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The large hail produced heavy crop damage across northern portions of Casselton and Harmony Townships.  Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 3 inches.

Hail in WALSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 17-AUG-05 03:45:00 to 17-AUG-05 04:10:00 (CST)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The hail occurred intermittently for about 25 minutes.  The hail was predominantly pea to small marble size with a few as big as quarters.  The hail was 2 inches deep in places and stripped leaves from trees and gardens.